Midmorning ceased broadcast on February 20, 2012 and was replaced by The Daily Circuit.

Minnesota Public Radio Stories

How to cut the deficitAmerica's soaring deficit is the focus of much debate in Washington, and the New York Times is tapping into the collective wisdom of its readers to help solve the problem. Midmorning asks listeners to weigh in on how they would reduce the deficit.9:06 a.m.

Guests

David Leonhardt: Cover economics and writes the Economic Scene column for the New York Times.

James Horney: Director of Federal Fiscal Policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

Talking Volumes with Barbara KingsolverBarbara Kingsolver's new novel, "The Lacuna," is the story of a man who spends his youth among legendary Mexican figures Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, then grows reclusive in older age. Kingsolver talked with Kerri Miller on Nov. 11 as part of the Talking Volumes regional book club series.10:06 a.m.

Guests

Barbara Kingsolver: Author of "The Lacuna." Her other fiction includes "The Poisonwood Bible" and "The Bean Trees." She also wrote "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle," a nonfiction account of her family's attempt to go one year consuming primarily the things they were able to grow or buy from neighbors.